The practice group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is equipped to provide aviation finance and regulatory advice to aviation groups, manufacturers, financiers and lessors. Core areas of expertise include aircraft and engine financings, aerospace M&A, airport and infrastructure financings and satellite financings. Toronto-based Jason MacIntyre directs the department and specializes in regulatory matters, including aircraft repossessions, and aircraft maintenance, licensing and certification. MacIntyre also co-leads the firm's drones and defence industry groups. Additional key contacts include Auriol Marasco, who majors on aircraft finance transactions, aircraft regulatory matters and manufacturing matters; and associate Eric Goneau, who handles aviation financing.
Key clients
- AerCap
- Azorra Aviation Holdings
- BOC Aviation
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Castlelake
- Falko Regional Aircraft
- High Ridge Aviation
- Jackson Square Aviation
- PNC Bank Aviation Finance
- SMBC Aviation Capital
- The Boeing Company
Work highlights
- Assisted Indigo Partners LLC with its debtor-in-possession financing of Lynx Air.
- Advised Aviation Working Group on the preparation of the AWG’s Cross Border Transferability (XBT) Handbook.
- Assisted Falko Regional Aircraft with the sale and leaseback of 5 x E195-E2s to Porter Aircraft Leasing.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jason MacIntyre